The Kansas City Royals lost 6-5 to the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday, and it was partly because of starting pitcher Seth Lugo. The 2024 All-Star earned the loss after allowing five runs on eight hits over five innings, tallying four strikeouts against two walks.

Chicago; Thursday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Kris Bubic (3-1, 3.50 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 47 strikeouts); White Sox: Anthony Kay (2-1, 4.89 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, 25 strikeouts) LINE: Royals -138, White Sox +117;